Do foreign-born workers have different work habits or routines than American workers?
“They … work diligently when on the clock, and they seem to work well as a team.” Mike Dew, Oak Tree Construction, Schaumburg, Ill. “Most seem to work harder and longer than some of our American crews, but safety is not their main concern.” John Watkins, Watkins Home Improvement, Winder, Ga. “They are willing to work and don’t feel as though they should get a paycheck just for being on the payroll. Their work ethic makes the younger American workers look sick.” Philip Goble, Toblin Enterprises, Woodbridge, Va. “It seems as though as long as the end product looks good, it doesn’t matter what kind of a mess is created.” Jeff Ratcliffe, Jeff of All Trades, North Grovsnerdale, Conn. “They work longer hours, but take longer lunches, and, many times, they cook their lunches on site.” Gary Eichhorst, Eichhorst & Co., Spring Grove, Ill. “Working 8 to 5 means nothing to these workers; evenings, Saturdays, Sundays — they never stop working. Steven Pompei, Pompei’s Home Remodeling, Santa Fe, N.
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